Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices

Home Idea Development

Home Idea Development guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information

January 2014

Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Home Idea Development? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Home Idea Development work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Home Idea Development work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Home Idea Development labor cost? What are the important Home Idea Development quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?

Home Idea Development - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fair price for Home Idea Development?

Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Home Idea Development expect to pay between $1,200.00 to $3,000.00 per design. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs.

Is a permit needed for Home Idea Development work?

Your Home Idea Development project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Home Idea Development work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects.

Is it worth using a professional to perform Home Idea Development work?

A skilled professional can produce cohesive, inspirational designs that improve the livability, enjoyment, emotional appeal and long term resale value of any space.

Is Home Idea Development something that I can do myself?

The typical Home Idea Development project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Home Idea Development requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home.

How many days are typically required to complete the Home Idea Development work?

This work can be completed in 4 to 10 days.

Home Idea Development - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details

Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Home Idea Development. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Home Idea Development work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.

The design will include concept sketches, construction detail documents and dimensioned working drawings

The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities

The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees

The design will include a detailed schedule plan, broken out by major activities and include key milestones by week

All work must meet or exceed local code requirements

Home Idea Development - Work Milestones and Project Reminders

The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Home Idea Development. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the home ideas work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.

Verify that planned Home Idea Development will comply with home owner association requirements

Determine if permit is required for Home Idea Development by local building authority, before any work begins

Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins